Cargo Chaos: Hackers Hijack Shipments, Steal Goods in $30 Billion Heist!
Threat actors are hijacking shipments by hacking into surface transportation companies using remote access tools, Proofpoint reports. They post fake loads on broker boards, trick carriers with malicious emails, and use RMM tools to divert shipments. It’s a high-tech heist causing chaos and costing billions, leaving criminals laughing all the way to the bank.
Hot Take:
Ah, the modern-day highway robbery! Who needs horse-drawn carriages and masks when you can hijack shipments from the comfort of your armchair? It seems like these cyber bandits have traded in their black hats for Wi-Fi routers, and they’ve got a serious upgrade from bank stagecoaches to remote management tools. Yee-haw, partner! Keep your shipments tight and your passwords tighter.
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals hack into transportation companies to deploy remote access tools and hijack shipments.
- Attacks start with compromised broker load board accounts to post fake loads.
- Malicious URLs are sent to carriers to infect systems with RMM tools.
- RMM tools help attackers manipulate shipping schedules and steal cargo.
- The organized crime involvement has financial motives, causing significant losses in cargo theft.
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